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3-061-609-13 (1) Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick Operating Instructions GB Mode d'emploi FR MSAC-FD2M ©2000 Sony Corporation
3-061-609-13 (1) Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick Operating Instructions GB Mode d'emploi FR MSAC-FD2M ©2000 Sony Corporation
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.... This equipment generates, uses, and can use this floppy disk adaptor with Mavicas that have the mark. • You cannot use this floppy disk adaptor when running Mavicap. • You cannot use 720KB/1.25MB floppy disks, data on the disks may cause harmful interference to...this equipment. For the customers in this manual could void your authority to operate this floppy disk adaptor with a floppy disk drive that is connected to your computer using the USB connector. • Operation on , the user is not guaranteed. • MSAC-FD2M may cause undesired operation.
.... This equipment generates, uses, and can use this floppy disk adaptor with Mavicas that have the mark. • You cannot use this floppy disk adaptor when running Mavicap. • You cannot use 720KB/1.25MB floppy disks, data on the disks may cause harmful interference to...this equipment. For the customers in this manual could void your authority to operate this floppy disk adaptor with a floppy disk drive that is connected to your computer using the USB connector. • Operation on , the user is not guaranteed. • MSAC-FD2M may cause undesired operation.
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BBefore You Begin Check the items supplied Check to make sure the package contains all of the following items. If any item is missing, get in touch with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. MSAC-FD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick Driver software (CD-ROM) (1) CR2016 lithium battery (2) Operating Instructions for MSAC-FD2M (2) Warranty (1) 4-GB
BBefore You Begin Check the items supplied Check to make sure the package contains all of the following items. If any item is missing, get in touch with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. MSAC-FD2M Floppy Disk Adaptor for Memory Stick Driver software (CD-ROM) (1) CR2016 lithium battery (2) Operating Instructions for MSAC-FD2M (2) Warranty (1) 4-GB
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exe" to use the adaptor. ROM drive. 2 Open "My Computer." 3 Open the CD-ROM drive [Msac-fd1]. 4 Open "English." 5 Double-click "Setup. Setting Up • For Windows Installing driver Install the software needed to set up the driver. Continued 7-GB If you are using Windows NT, log in with the permission of administrator. 1 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the adaptor into the CD-
exe" to use the adaptor. ROM drive. 2 Open "My Computer." 3 Open the CD-ROM drive [Msac-fd1]. 4 Open "English." 5 Double-click "Setup. Setting Up • For Windows Installing driver Install the software needed to set up the driver. Continued 7-GB If you are using Windows NT, log in with the permission of administrator. 1 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the adaptor into the CD-
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The "Install/Uninstall" window then appears. 4 Select "Memory Stick/Floppy Disk Adaptor" and click on -line help. PNote The adaptor can no icon in the task bar, the uninstallation is successful. The "Confirm File Deletion" dialog box appears. 5 Click on [Yes]. * For more detailed information ...
The "Install/Uninstall" window then appears. 4 Select "Memory Stick/Floppy Disk Adaptor" and click on -line help. PNote The adaptor can no icon in the task bar, the uninstallation is successful. The "Confirm File Deletion" dialog box appears. 5 Click on [Yes]. * For more detailed information ...
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...Utility] from the hard disk to run at the same time, MSAC-FD2M or "Memory Stick" could be destroyed. • MSAC-FD2M cannot be used in a network. • For Macintosh Installing utility software 1 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the adaptor into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click on the CD-...ROM icon that appears on the ENGLISH folder. 3 In the ENGLISH folder, select [MSAC-FD1 Utility] and ...
...Utility] from the hard disk to run at the same time, MSAC-FD2M or "Memory Stick" could be destroyed. • MSAC-FD2M cannot be used in a network. • For Macintosh Installing utility software 1 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the adaptor into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click on the CD-...ROM icon that appears on the ENGLISH folder. 3 In the ENGLISH folder, select [MSAC-FD1 Utility] and ...
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Write-protect LOCK switch Continued 11-GB PNote Setting the write-protect switch to "LOCK" position, prevents the writing or deleting of data into "Memory Stick" and formatting the "Memory Stick." Operation BOperation Inserting "Memory Stick" Insert the "Memory Stick" as shown in the floppy disk adaptor. Otherwise, it clicks. Terminals face upward Make sure that "Memory Stick" is seated securely in the diagram all the way until it will not work correctly.
Write-protect LOCK switch Continued 11-GB PNote Setting the write-protect switch to "LOCK" position, prevents the writing or deleting of data into "Memory Stick" and formatting the "Memory Stick." Operation BOperation Inserting "Memory Stick" Insert the "Memory Stick" as shown in the floppy disk adaptor. Otherwise, it clicks. Terminals face upward Make sure that "Memory Stick" is seated securely in the diagram all the way until it will not work correctly.
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A 12-GB Inserting "Memory Stick" (continued) Removing "Memory Stick" Grasp the "Memory Stick" that protrudes from part A of the floppy disk adaptor and pull out gently.
A 12-GB Inserting "Memory Stick" (continued) Removing "Memory Stick" Grasp the "Memory Stick" that protrudes from part A of the floppy disk adaptor and pull out gently.
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... driver software for this unit again, reinstall the driver software. Operation • For Windows Using MSAC-FD2M Insert MSAC-FD2M into the floppy disk drive and double-click on the uninstallation. • When copying a file onto the "Memory Stick" with the adaptor, the computer's "time-remaining" indication may not be correct. • Do not compress the...
... driver software for this unit again, reinstall the driver software. Operation • For Windows Using MSAC-FD2M Insert MSAC-FD2M into the floppy disk drive and double-click on the uninstallation. • When copying a file onto the "Memory Stick" with the adaptor, the computer's "time-remaining" indication may not be correct. • Do not compress the...
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... the icon in the task bar and then click on -line help. z Memos • The icon does not change immediately after inserting the adaptor into the floppy disk drive. Icons on task bar For more detailed information on icons, see on -line help for a detailed description of error messages. 14-...GB Icons on the task bar display adaptor and battery status. * The status shown is used when the adaptor is that when the adaptor was most recently ...
... the icon in the task bar and then click on -line help. z Memos • The icon does not change immediately after inserting the adaptor into the floppy disk drive. Icons on task bar For more detailed information on icons, see on -line help for a detailed description of error messages. 14-...GB Icons on the task bar display adaptor and battery status. * The status shown is used when the adaptor is that when the adaptor was most recently ...
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... files, format disks, etc.). Operation • For Macintosh Using MSAC-FD2M The Floppy Disk Adaptor Utility software can only be used to download data (images, etc.) from the Floppy Disk Adaptor for more information on [MSAC-FD1 Utility] to the Apple Menu, find [Extensions Manager] in state. Use MSAC-FD2M only when Quick Time is disabled, it will remain...
... files, format disks, etc.). Operation • For Macintosh Using MSAC-FD2M The Floppy Disk Adaptor Utility software can only be used to download data (images, etc.) from the Floppy Disk Adaptor for more information on [MSAC-FD1 Utility] to the Apple Menu, find [Extensions Manager] in state. Use MSAC-FD2M only when Quick Time is disabled, it will remain...
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Selecting [Initialize] will cause the computer to crash. 3 Insert Adaptor When the startup menu appears, insert MSAC-FD2M into the floppy disk drive. If the application does not start, the menu below appears. Always press [Eject] when this menu displays. Do not select [Initialize]. Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) * After [MSAC-FD1 Utility] starts, insert MSAC-FD2M. Make sure "Memory Stick" is correctly attached. 16-GB Then repeat the steps above from the beginning.
Selecting [Initialize] will cause the computer to crash. 3 Insert Adaptor When the startup menu appears, insert MSAC-FD2M into the floppy disk drive. If the application does not start, the menu below appears. Always press [Eject] when this menu displays. Do not select [Initialize]. Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) * After [MSAC-FD1 Utility] starts, insert MSAC-FD2M. Make sure "Memory Stick" is correctly attached. 16-GB Then repeat the steps above from the beginning.
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...It may cause the malfunction of MSAC-FD2M or destroy all data on the MSAC-FD2M or in use. • Displaying dialog window without going into shutdown mode. PNotes • To conserve battery power, always remove the floppy disk adaptor from the drive when the adaptor is in the file display ...menu or select [Quit] in the startup menu. Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) 6 Quit After finishing work, select [Quit] in the [File] ...
...It may cause the malfunction of MSAC-FD2M or destroy all data on the MSAC-FD2M or in use. • Displaying dialog window without going into shutdown mode. PNotes • To conserve battery power, always remove the floppy disk adaptor from the drive when the adaptor is in the file display ...menu or select [Quit] in the startup menu. Using MSAC-FD2M (continued) 6 Quit After finishing work, select [Quit] in the [File] ...
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...the adaptor. BAdditional Information Precautions MSAC-FD2M General precautions • Do not carry the adaptor in use or store the adaptor in any area where it could be subject to strong static electricity or electrical emissions. • Always backup valuable data. • To protect the floppy disk drive, remove the adaptor from...Stick." (The "Memory Stick" can be used if reformatted but all the data on it is being accessed, never remove the adaptor from the floppy disk drive, never turn off computer power, and never bump or apply shock to the computer. It could be damaged when you ...
...the adaptor. BAdditional Information Precautions MSAC-FD2M General precautions • Do not carry the adaptor in use or store the adaptor in any area where it could be subject to strong static electricity or electrical emissions. • Always backup valuable data. • To protect the floppy disk drive, remove the adaptor from...Stick." (The "Memory Stick" can be used if reformatted but all the data on it is being accessed, never remove the adaptor from the floppy disk drive, never turn off computer power, and never bump or apply shock to the computer. It could be damaged when you ...
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If the contact surface gets dirty, floppy disk drive performance may deteriorate, or when a floppy disk is any dirt away with floppy disk drive head 22-GB Surface in the drive, the floppy disk will be scratched and its data will be lost. Precautions (continued) Cleaning • If there is operated in contact with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Wipe any dirt on the outside surface of the adaptor, wipe it off with a clean, soft, dry cloth. • Keep the surface of the adaptor that contact the floppy disk drive head clean at all times.
If the contact surface gets dirty, floppy disk drive performance may deteriorate, or when a floppy disk is any dirt away with floppy disk drive head 22-GB Surface in the drive, the floppy disk will be scratched and its data will be lost. Precautions (continued) Cleaning • If there is operated in contact with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Wipe any dirt on the outside surface of the adaptor, wipe it off with a clean, soft, dry cloth. • Keep the surface of the adaptor that contact the floppy disk drive head clean at all times.
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...battery power. t See Operating Instructions and install batteries correctly. (p. 5) If the adaptor is in the floppy disk drive without starting up [MSAC-FD1 Utility] and then insert MSAC-FD2M. To use the adaptor again, remove it is not used for approx. Symptom Cannot install Cannot access ...t See Operating Instructions. (p. 7) •Battery charge is still a problem after making these checks, call your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony Service facility. t Start up [MSAC-FD1 Utility]. t Replace the two batteries with new ones. (Replace both batteries at the same time.) •...
...battery power. t See Operating Instructions and install batteries correctly. (p. 5) If the adaptor is in the floppy disk drive without starting up [MSAC-FD1 Utility] and then insert MSAC-FD2M. To use the adaptor again, remove it is not used for approx. Symptom Cannot install Cannot access ...t See Operating Instructions. (p. 7) •Battery charge is still a problem after making these checks, call your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony Service facility. t Start up [MSAC-FD1 Utility]. t Replace the two batteries with new ones. (Replace both batteries at the same time.) •...